A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Context
Second track of Catalonian Fire (7 min 35 s), a standard by Maschwitz and Sherwin. Critic Ken Dryden praises the rhythm section's interplay with the pianist's energetic playing.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Hard bop. Among the origins and influences of Hard bop: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).